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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.25, 4,071.31 and 1,623.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.25, 4,071.31 and 1,623.92 is: 2,241.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.25 : 4,071.31 = 1,623.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.25/4,071.31 = 1,623.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.25x = 4,071.31 × 1,623.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.25x = 6,611,494.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,611,494.97/2,950.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.00

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